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LLC Registration in Dubai UAE – Mainland DED & Free Zone company setup
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Your simplest path to a UAE LLC

A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is the most popular legal form for investors in the UAE. Choose between Mainland (DED) and Free Zone company setup with flexible shareholding, market access, and immigration benefits. Our LLC Registration in Dubai experts align formation with Corporate Tax, VAT registration, ESR compliance, and bookkeeping so you scale compliantly from day one.

We help businesses operate seamlessly through frictionless incorporation and compliant operations—supported by Virtual CFO, payroll/WPS and internal audit when you need them.

LLC Formation — Step by Step

  1. Identify your business activity — Mainland (DED) or a suitable Free Zone; check 100% foreign ownership eligibility. Need help? See our investment planning.
  2. Reserve a trade name — Pick compliant names and secure DED/Authority approvals.
  3. Initial approvals — Activity pre-approvals, external NOCs if applicable.
  4. Draft Memorandum of Association (MoA) — Shareholding, capital, rights & responsibilities; notarization as required.
  5. Office/lease — Choose physical office or flexi-desk; obtain Ejari/tenancy or Free Zone lease.
  6. Government approvals — Submit documentation, pay license issuance fees, immigration file creation.
  7. Bank account & post-setup — Banking introduction, VAT/TRN (if required), ESR/Corporate Tax where applicable, payroll & WPS setup.

What You Get With Vinstreak

  • Activity & jurisdiction advisory (Mainland vs. Free Zone)
  • Name reservation & initial approvals
  • MoA drafting & attestations
  • Office/lease coordination (Ejari/FZ)
  • License issuance & establishment card
  • Investor/employee visas & medicals
  • Bank account support pack (KYB/UBO)
  • Ongoing VAT/Corporate Tax/ESR/bookkeeping

Mainland (DED) vs. Free Zone

Mainland LLC

  • Trade across the UAE market
  • Wide activity list; onshore presence
  • 100% foreign ownership for many activities
  • Office lease (Ejari) typically required

Free Zone Company

  • 100% ownership in all zones
  • Customs benefits; sector-focused clusters
  • Flexi-desk options; simplified incorporation
  • Onshore trade via distributor or mainland branch

LLC Registration — FAQs

With complete documents, many setups complete within days; timelines vary by activity, approvals, and jurisdiction (Mainland vs. Free Zone). Ask about fast-track options in select zones.

Mainland entities typically require an Ejari/tenancy; many Free Zones offer flexi-desk packages. We’ll advise based on your activity and budget to keep LLC registration costs efficient.

Yes. We prepare KYB/UBO packs, align the profile with bank requirements, and coordinate banker meetings. Final decisions rest with the bank, but a strong profile accelerates account opening.

License renewals, visa renewals, bookkeeping, VAT (if applicable), UBO/ESR filings, and Corporate Tax compliance. We provide full support and optional internal audits.

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Branches: Dubai · India   |   Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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